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Graduate Programs and Courses
These graduate programs and courses are offered by the Long Island, New York campus of Hofstra University.
Master of Arts
This program offers certified teachers an opportunity to specialize in the area of writing, while also fulfilling requirements for NYS certification as a literacy specialist in the elementary and/or secondary schools. Courses focus on the most current understandings of literacy and pedagogical practices and are designed to address issues of equity, access, and opportunity for all populations especially those that are economically, linguistically, and ethnically diverse.
Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Joan Zaleski | E-mail |
Master of Science in Education
The master's programs in literacy studies are designed for certified teachers who wish to obtain additional New York State certification as literacy specialists in elementary and/or secondary schools. Courses in this program help prepare teachers in the field to move beyond traditional school-based literacy instruction in order to address issues of equity, access, and opportunity for all populations especially those that are economically, linguistically, and ethnically diverse. Courses focus on the most current understandings of literacy and pedagogical practices.
Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Joan Zaleski | E-mail |
Dr. Theresa McGinnis | E-mail |
- Literacy Studies (Birth-Grade 6) and Special Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- Literacy Studies (Birth-Grade 6) and Special Education (Grades 1-6)
The dual literacy studies and special education programs prepare students for certification in both literacy and special education so that they can serve as literacy specialists and teachers of students with disabilities. With a focus on the most current literacy and special education pedagogical practices and an appreciation for student diversity, these degrees support the work that teachers do in the field with large groups, small groups, and one-on-one instruction.
Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Joan Zaleski | E-mail |
Certificate of Advanced Study
- Literacy Studies with N.Y. State Teacher of Literacy Certification (Birth-Grade 6)
- Literacy Studies with N.Y. State Teacher of Literacy Certification (Grades 5-12)
The certificate of advanced study in literacy studies is designed for certified teachers who hold master's degrees in another field but would like to obtain additional New York State certification as literacy specialists in elementary and/or secondary schools. Courses in this program help prepare teachers in the field to move beyond traditional school-based literacy instruction in order to address issues of equity, access, and opportunity for all populations especially those that are economically, linguistically, and ethnically diverse. Courses focus on the most current understandings of literacy and pedagogical practices.
Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Theresa McGinnis | E-mail |
Professional Diploma
The P.D. in Advanced Literacy Studies provides a critical examination of current issues in literacy pedagogy for experienced teachers interested in the professional development of literacy teachers.
Doctor of Education
The Department of Literacy Studies offers two doctoral programs: Doctor of Education in Literacy Studies (Formerly Doctor of Education in Reading, Language and Cognition) and Doctor of Philosophy in Literacy Studies (Formerly Doctor of Philosophy in Reading, Language and Cognition). Each program includes a multilingual strand.
Each doctoral program in literacy studies has four components.
These programs are designed for literacy researchers and teachers who work in universities, colleges, public schools and community settings. We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship and who have a strong commitment to literacy and issues of equity and social justice.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Department of Literacy Studies offers two doctoral programs: Doctor of Education in Literacy Studies (Formerly Doctor of Education in Reading, Language and Cognition) and Doctor of Philosophy in Literacy Studies (Formerly Doctor of Philosophy in Reading, Language and Cognition). Each program includes a multilingual strand.
Each doctoral program in literacy studies has four components.
These programs are designed for literacy researchers and teachers who work in universities, colleges, public schools and community settings. We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship and who have a strong commitment to literacy and issues of equity and social justice.
Courses
Use the prefixes LYST (Literacy Studies), READ (Reading) and WRIT (Writing) to find the most up-to-date information about Literacy Studies courses.